Gawtham Gutta, MD
NPI 1245262617 · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Ridgecrest, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gawtham Gutta, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Ridgecrest, CA (NPI 1245262617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245262617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036111915 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
379 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 127 | $78 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 101 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 71 | $171 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 42 | $80 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 19 | $182 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 47 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 45 | — |
| Furosemide | 41 | 14 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 39 | — |
| Gabapentin | 37 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 33 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2022-08-12
- Certified
- 2022-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gawtham Gutta's NPI number?
- Gawtham Gutta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245262617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gawtham Gutta's specialty?
- Gawtham Gutta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gawtham Gutta located?
- Gawtham Gutta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3130.
- What is Gawtham Gutta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gawtham Gutta is (760) 446-3551.
- Does Gawtham Gutta accept Medicare?
- Gawtham Gutta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gawtham Gutta's NPI active?
- Yes — Gawtham Gutta's NPI (1245262617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.